Jackson police were called to two shootings in two different parts of town in less than 30 minutes on Monday.

The first shooting was reported about 2:15 p.m. at an Exxon gas station in the area of Terry Road and Highway 80. A man was parked at the gas station, when another car drove up and someone began shooting, police said. The man, who has been identified as 25-year-old Dexter Myles, was killed.

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The vehicle involved in the shooting may have been stolen, investigators said.

"The victim's family is out on scene, too, so tensions are flaring. We're just trying to keep the scene calm and hopefully bring some closure to this family," said Jackson police officer Colendula Green.

The second shooting was reported about 2:40 p.m. at 53 Northtown Drive at the Reserves of Jackson, police said. Two people were reported to have been shot there. Police found one of the victims dead in a stairway. They believe that person was involved in a shootout with at least one other person.

"We're in the process right now of processing the crime scene, looking for clues, looking for information as to who may be responsible for this," said Jackson Police Assistant Chief Lee Vance.